Nancy J. Danahey

Nancy J. (Fisher) Danahey, 75, of Depot St., died Sun., Dec. 10, 2006 at UMass Memorial surrounded by her family. Her husband George E. Danahey died in 1994.

She is survived by three daughters, Deborah L. Porter of Douglas, Cynthia L. Correia of Douglas and Pamela S. Staples of Wichita Falls, Texas; five grandchildren, Jill N. and Trisha L. Porter, Erin G. Correia, Matthew S. and Devin M. Griffiths; and two cousins H. Thomas Fisher and Charlotte Walpole both of Edgartown.

Born on Dec. 13, 1930, in Whitinsville, MA, she was the daughter of the late Irving and Grace (Arnold) Fisher and lived all her life in Douglas. She was a direct Mayflower descendent thru John Tilley and John Howland, she was also a direct descendent of Governor Thomas Mayhew. Mrs. Danahey was a cafeteria worker for the Douglas public schools for many years, retiring in 1999. She was a life long member of the Captain Job Knapp Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a member of the Second Congregational Church in Douglas. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and crossword puzzles.

Her funeral service will be held Wed., Dec. 13 at 11 a.m. in the Jackman Funeral Home, 7 Mechanic St., Douglas. Burial will follow in St. Denis Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Tues., Dec 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Douglas Senior Center Main St., Douglas, MA 01516.

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